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Job description
Reality Interactive is looking for a Hardware Solutions Architect to lead the design, sourcing, and lifecycle management of hardware solutions supporting our digital signage, kiosk, and interactive retail technology deployments.
This role combines technical solution design, vendor management, procurement, and project support . You'll work closely with Sales, Project Management, Engineering, and Technical Services to turn client requirements into reliable, scalable hardware solutions. Then where needed, lead field integration planning and be an escalation path for our tier 1 and senior team for complex hardware troubleshooting.
You'll also develop relationships with manufacturers, distributors, and technology partners driving strategic channel growth by building and leveraging key industry partnerships while helping Reality make informed decisions around product selection, pricing, availability, and long-term hardware standards.
What You'll Do
Design and recommend hardware solutions based on client, technical, environmental, and project requirements
Evaluate and specify displays, media players, PCs, networking equipment, peripherals, mounting solutions, and related technologies
Build and manage high-impact relationships with manufacturers, distributors, suppliers, and technology partners to drive channel growth and broaden solution offerings.
Negotiate pricing, availability, lead times, warranty terms, and support arrangements
Support hardware purchasing decisions and develop preferred hardware standards
Research and evaluate new technologies, including samples, testing, and proof-of-concept solutions
Partner with Sales, Project Management, and Development on estimating, solution development, deployment, and complex troubleshooting
Identify opportunities to improve hardware cost, reliability, standardization, serviceability, and vendor relationships
Lead field integration planning where needed and be an escalation path for our Tier 1 and Senior team for complex troubleshooting
Identify and attend industry events
On site travel to clients and vendors
What You Bring
Experience with AV, digital signage, kiosks, retail technology, or related hardware systems
Experience designing or specifying hardware solutions based on technical requirements
Knowledge of commercial displays, media players, PCs, networking, peripherals, and mounting systems
Experience working with hardware manufacturers, distributors, and suppliers
Ability to evaluate hardware based on cost, reliability, compatibility, availability, and lifecycle
Strong technical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
Experience supervising, mentoring, or providing technical direction
Willingness to travel approximately 30%
Nice to Have
Experience developing standardized hardware platforms or approved product lists
Experience negotiating manufacturer or distributor pricing
Familiarity with commercial AV distribution channels
Experience with prototypes, product testing, or proof-of-concept solutions
Experience supporting nationwide or multi-location deployments
Why Reality Interactive
Reality Interactive designs and manages interactive retail technology — digital signage, kiosks, and the bitSHUTTLE CMS platform — deployed across large multi-location retail clients nationwide. You'll be part of a hands-on team where hardware decisions directly shape the client experience. Competitive salary, benefits, bonus potential, flex time.
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Worksite address
middletown, CT, 06457, US
Who can apply
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